The Rice Lake Road corridor project, which has been in the planning stage for a decade, will be moving forward thanks to significant funding from the federal and state governments. Leaders from St. Louis County, the City of Rice Lake and others gathered Thursday to announce the news.

The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office and Cotton Township are coming together to host a National Night Out event. Activities will be held at the Cotton Community Center, 9087 Highway 53 in Cotton, on Tuesday August 6, from 4:30-8 p.m. All are welcome and encouraged to attend this free, family-friendly event. 

The St. Louis County Board has voted to put a five-month pause on allowing new cannabis businesses to register or operate in St. Louis County. The purpose of the moratorium is to provide local units of government with more time to determine how they will regulate this new industry including zoning and enforcement implications.

St. Louis County is seeking six volunteers to serve on its Local Mental Health Advisory Councils. Currently there are five openings on the advisory council that serves Duluth and surrounding communities in the southern part of the county, and one opening on the advisory council serving the Iron Range and northern part of the county.

Ideal candidates include anyone who has lived experience of their own or through a loved one, anyone with professional training related to mental health, and those who are passionate about improving services in our community. A stipend is available for people with lived experience who serve on the advisory council.